The Tao – Step 2

The Tao – Step 2

Author: Buddy C. April 6, 2026 Duration: 41:59

"When there is silence, one finds peace. When there is silence, one finds the anchor of the universe within himself."

— Jonathan Star, Tao Te Ching, The Definitive Edition, Verse 37

 

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Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:80

You can download a free PDF of the latest version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at www.BuddyC.org. Feel free to share, post, and distribute this book wherever you believe it will be helpful. You can also sign up for a free daily Tao Recovery Email, access a list of podcasts, and find many other recovery resources.

 

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Hosted by Buddy C., Tao of Our Understanding Alcohol Recovery Podcast explores an unconventional yet deeply resonant path toward healing. Instead of framing recovery through a strictly clinical or dogmatic lens, this podcast turns to ancient wisdom, finding profound parallels between Taoist philosophy and the journey to sobriety. Each episode delves into mystical texts, primarily the Tao Te Ching, examining passages not as abstract philosophy but as practical guidance for navigating the challenges of alcohol recovery. The central idea is that nature itself, with its cycles of flow and stillness, offers a powerful, non-judgmental framework for understanding a "Higher Power" and our place within it. Listeners will hear thoughtful discussions that connect concepts like wu wei (effortless action), balance, and natural harmony to the daily realities of letting go of addiction. This approach provides a spiritual perspective that feels both expansive and grounded, distinct from yet complementary to more traditional religious thought. By engaging with these timeless principles, the podcast creates a space for reflection and new understanding, making ancient texts a living companion for anyone seeking a sober life. It’s a unique blend of spirituality, literature, and personal recovery, all woven together in a calm, conversational format.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
Chuang Tzu – How Deep is the Tao! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:45
"That which is not, goes his way. That which moves is what he stands on. Great is small for him, long is short for him, and all his distances are near." — Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, Page 73 30 Tools to Stay So…
Chuang Tzu – The Kingly Man! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:20
"His glory is in knowing that all things come together in one, and life and death are equal." — Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, Page 71 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of…
Chuang Tzu – Are the 8 Delights Running my Life? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:39
"If men would stay as they really are, taking or leaving these eight delights would make no difference. But if they will not rest in their right state, the eight delights develop like malignant tumors. — Thomas Merton, T…
Chuang Tzu – Leaving Things Alone [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:02
"Now the whole world is not enough reward for the 'good,' nor enough punishment for the 'wicked.' … How can they find time to be human?" — Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, Page 70 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Rou…
Chuang Tzu – Cracking the Safe Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:58
"The greatest crimes are eventually shown to have been necessary and, in fact, a signal benefit to mankind." — Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, Page 69 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an onl…
Chuang Tzu – Cracking the Safe Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:31
"Who is there among those called smart, who does not spend his time amassing loot for a bigger robber than himself?" — Thomas Merton, The Way Of Chuang Tzu, Page 67 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link t…
Chuang Tzu – Two Kings and No-Form [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:25
"They put holes in no form, one a day, for seven days. And when they finished the seventh opening, their friend lay dead."— Thomas Merton, The Way Of Chuang Tzu, Page 66 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a l…
Chuang Tzu – Man is Born of Tao [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:26
"All the fish needs is to get lost in water. All man needs is to get lost in Tao."— Thomas Merton, The Way Of Chuang Tzu, Page 65 Link to The Practice of the Presence of God 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is…
Chuang Tzu – Metamorphosis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:31
"Every morning and every evening, and whenever anything happens to you, keep on saying, 'Thank you for everything. I have no complaint whatsoever.'" — Stephen Mitchell, The Gospel According to Jesus, Page 178 30 Tools to…